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I grew up in Massachusetts, I had a great childhood, a great family, dog, bike, etc...I spent my winters skiing in the Mountains and my summer camping there too. As you see I left out school. I never...
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By the time I was 21 I had already attempted and failed at multiple suboxone maintenance programs and decided that methadone would be the cure for our addictions. However, that just made things even...
View ArticleLooking for Drug Detox
Drug dependency is a gradual process. As the body is so resilient, its tolerance can increase to combat what it considers are ill effects. That’s why we increase our drug intake to get the same...
View ArticleBut You Don’t Understand, I Am Injured
In January 2009 , I was released from jail and someone from Recovery First picked me up directly from the jail parking lot. After stopping and having the first real cup of coffee in over two weeks, he...
View ArticleAvoiding Sex-Related Relapse after Florida Drug Treatment
Drugs and sex both have enormous effects on the brains’ production of dopamine, serotonin, and other feel-good hormones. However, most drugs produce far greater sensations than people can achieve...
View ArticleThe Holidays Increase Drug And Alcohol Intake
School is almost out and the malls are packed. Turkey Day, X-mas and New Years are around the corner. For a lot of people this means lots of parties, booze and food. But for others, the holidays can be...
View ArticleSurviving the Holidays
November and December are the best months of the year! Most people are celebrating with friends and family or business associates. For others, this can be a holiday season filled with anxiety....
View ArticleDrugs Don’t Get You High, Brain Chemicals Do
Drugs Don’t Get You High, Brain Chemicals Do. In this infographic, you’ll see that drugs don’t get people high directly. Instead, it’s the way drugs interact with chemicals that are already in your...
View ArticleI am leaving Recovery First Residential Treatment
Today, I am leaving Recovery First residential treatment. I have been here for 36 days and I am proud to say that I successfully completed the program! This is my 14th treatment center in the last two...
View ArticleWhy are Detox Centers Shutting Down?
A recent article from the Star Tribune reiterates a growing problem; more and more detox centers are shutting down. Across the country, many states are shutting down drug detox centers, especially...
View ArticleSynthetic Drugs Overtaking Hospitals
According to a report on CBS News, doctors are becoming overwhelmed with a new influx of drugs. Some of the new drugs can go by the street names Eight Ballz, K2, Spice or WTF. In 2012 the DEA seized a...
View ArticleAddiction Is A Family Affair
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View ArticleDrug Rehab for Celebrities: Is it Legitimate?
The celebrity rehabilitations portrayed in the popular media do not show what most people experience during drug rehab. Television shows and news programs about stars’ addictions have become wildly...
View ArticleWhat is a Residential Inpatient Program?
A residential inpatient program at a Florida drug rehab center or anywhere in the country is the most intense and comprehensive drug addiction treatment program available. Residential inpatient...
View ArticleToo Much Pain Medication
Medical doctors are writing millions of prescriptions for pain medication. Drugs such as Vicodin and Percocet are some of the most powerful painkillers. These medications are being distributed to help...
View ArticleStudying Drug Detox In Massachusetts
According to the Patriot Ledger, in Boston, the Senate formed its own special committee Thursday to study drug addiction and treatment options with a focus on addressing what is described as an...
View ArticleHeroin Addiction Epidemic
Heroin Addiction Epidemic Continues To Effect Major Cities As reported on sacbee.com(1) , Americans are fighting an explosive rise in heroin use and heroin addiction. States are trying to shift from...
View ArticleState Of The Art Equipment For Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Recovery First Is Proud To Announce the Addition of BioSound Technologies Equipment. New Age Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Treatment. What is BioSound Healing Therapy? This therapy integrates...
View ArticlePAWS and Addiction Treatment: The Complex and Little Known Obstacle to Recovery
Addiction Treatment professionals agree that Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (P.A.W.S.) is one of the most difficult challenges that Alcoholics or Addicts face in the early stages of their recovery. It...
View ArticlePhilip Seymour Hoffmans Death is a Wake Up Call
The high profile death of Philip Seymour Hoffman is creating a stir. Americans might be finally waking up to the fact that heroin use is exploding across the country. Heroin is cheap, addictive and...
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